Author's Notes:

I must apologize for posting the previous chapter. Somehow, it got where it is now, and I can do nothing to change it. Anyway, I just go on with the story.

This chapter is rather short as well. Blame my writer's block, as I'm out of ideas for this chapter. But I promise that the next one will be longer.

I woke up at sunset. Well, it’s the perfect time to go for a walk.

Moonshine was already sleeping soundly, so I moved carefully, trying not to wake her up. After all, I wouldn't like to be woken up at this time if I were her.

***

I carefully made my way towards the exit. Strangely, I saw no security whatsoever. Can all the kids go out at night like this? Or maybe it is so because the crime rate is very low? Well, it’s certainly good for me that I can go wherever and whenever I want.

I exited the hostel, and...

Ugh, the city's too bright at night. Those street lights! I hate them, I can barely see the night sky! I think I have to get somewhere darker.

I remember that on my way here on a train, I saw some kind of huge garden with statues and stuff. Well, maybe it'll be better there than here. I want to know the city better anyway, so why not explore a little?

So, I went to the garden. I just have to remember where it is...

After about an hour, I managed to find that garden.

And the garden is really big! It’s got plenty of statues, some beautiful trees and flowers, and a giant maze. A maze! Like those you can see in the cartoons that feature a castle. There's always a maze by the castle. Not that it's bad! It kinda looks good, and these giant bushes aren't dull. They have barely noticeable flowers, and they're glowing a little on their own. I can't even begin to explain how beautiful this is! It is like seeing a myriad of small blue bubbles, glowing in the dark. And this is why I love the night — some things seem dull and boring during the day day, but blossom at night.

Well, let's have a look at these statues.

...

Wait, what the hell is that?

...

Who put a statue of a three metre tall monster made of different animals?

...

What the fuck is that, really?

...

Anyway, it seems like it's made of... goat, lizard, dragon, pony, eagle, lion... Damn, that's really chaotic. Maybe it’s a representation of chaos? In case it is, they've done a great job. A really great job. Or they just had some... I don't know, marijuana, cocaine? Some good writers get high on cocaine to find inspiration, after all. It seems someone really overdid it. Well, this statue looks... I don't know, cartoon-ish? It looks like it's a statue of a villain from a cartoon. The ponies look like they are from cartoon as well, but I still didn't learn anatomy, maybe there's a reasonable explanation for everything I see. But this? How can a creature such as this even exist?!

It’s creepy. Fuck that shit, I'll just leave the statue be. I never liked creepy statues. Or mannequins. Or any sort of motionless stone-looking creatures. Hell, this might be a beginning of a horror movie! "A young colt travelled to the garden at night, and discovered a strange statue. But is it more than a statue?"

That's totally creepy as hell. And that is why most fear the darkness. It's just filled with scary stuff around every corner! Statues, headcrabs, pyramid-heads, whatever the fuck can be imagined! Some creepy-faced bastards, mummies, giant spiders, even bigger snakes, hydras—

"Flame?"

I jumped in place when I heard someone call my name. I quickly turned to the source of voice and saw princess Luna. Thankfully she wasn't some kind of scary freak with a toothy, bloody grin. Jeez, that would’ve petrified me to death.

"What are you doing here? I thought you live in Ponyville." she asked, landing in front of me. Her speech has really improved since I saw her for the first time, but it still seems like she tries to be regal or majestic. I also noticed that she carried a case, perhaps with a violin.

"I moved to Canterlot to study." I replied. "Miss Cheerilee told me it would be best for me to be taught here."

"Ah, studies." she sighed. "Well, shalt thou... Ahem, shall you return to Ponyville once you are on holidays?"

"Perhaps." I replied. Or perhaps not, 'cause Ponyville equals insanity. It's a rather nice place if nothing out of ordinary happens.

"I was surprised to find you here." Luna told me. "But it is a pleasant surprise. Are you exploring Canterlot now? It certainly hath many interesting things to see."

"Yes, I am." I answered. "And I wondered what is that?" I pointed at that strange statue. "Who is that?"

Then, Luna proceeded to tell me of Discord, the terrible Lord of Chaos that ruled Equestrian about two thousand years ago. Luna and Celestia found the Elements of Harmony during his reign, and eventually defeated him, encasing him in stone for ever.

Damn, these two sisters are really old! Two thousand years! They’re older than Christianity!

Jesus Christ, ponies are older than you! And much more powerful! And they actually exist. That is the most important thing, I suppose.

Ahem, where was I? Nah, I’ll just listen to what Luna has to tell me.

"Say, Flame," she spoke to me. "Do you like the violin?"

"Yea, I do. Violin music always sounds beautiful and enchanting!" I replied. And that is the truth! Well, I love metal, but classic music isn't really bad, especially the violin. In fact, metal and orchestra sound really good together.

"Maybe you would'st like to hear me playing?" Luna asked me.

"Well, I've already heard you playing." I admitted a little bit shamefully. "Back in Ponyville, a few nights ago you were playing a violin when you thought nopony was looking. And your music is enchanting!"

"Um, thanks..." Luna muttered, blush appeared on her face. "It's just... I don't usually let anypony see me playing. It's a little embarrassing."

"Why?" I asked with curiosity.

"I just... I don't like being watched while doing anything. It just make'th all wrong!" she replied. "But I always wanted to be a musician. Well, I was, I used to play an organ, but nowadays ponies think that it is sinister and evil. I don't know why they think so, but I decided to learn how to play a violin. Well, I just improvise most of times, and it does not seem so bad... When I'm in a certain mood, the music just flows through me, makes me feel so... I don't know, alive?

"That is why I started learning. 'Tis been so long since I had played any music. And I'm very happy to hear that you like my music!"

***

Next three hours have passed fast with Luna and I talking to each other about different things. She also played her violin, and that sounded great! But at about two in the morning she took off back to the castle because she had her royal duties to fulfill.

So, I am now alone again. I have some more time to try to fly again. I must keep my training schedule, after all. Well, if that can be called a schedule. Anyway, I still want to fly really badly! It's like an itch in my wings and heart, calling me to the skies!

But I don't know if I can try it here, somepony is sure to notice. I noticed a few ponies walking in the streets, and some of them may notice me when I fly. I also feel like I'm being watched. Somepony's eyes have been fixed on me since I got here, and that feeling just can't go away!

Well, I better trust my sixth sense. I will have time later, no need to rush things.

I returned to the room I share with Moonshine really quick. I still have about two hours before the sunrise, and I'm going to use them to get some sleep. A little sleep is better than no sleep at all, right?

But there's just one thing that is out of place... I just feel it but can't see it yet. Maybe it's just my tiredness. Anyway, I still have to get some sleep, I'll try to figure everything out later.